2025 Second Time Arounders Key West Trip
Once again The Second Time Arounders will be the Southernmost Adult Marching Band! Join us in celebrating Conch Republic Independence Day with a lively parade down Duval Street and plenty of band shenanigans in Key West.
This is a bit different from our Dublin and New York City (Macy’s) trips because there is no tour company involved, hence there will not be any ‘packages’. We hope this ‘freestyle’ trip will give members the flexibility to have an amazing time in Key West.
Who? All band members and tagalongs are encouraged to attend.
What? The Conch Republic Independence Day Parade
When? April 23rd – April 27th 2025 with the parade in the evening on April 24th
Where? Duval Street in Key West, Florida
Option 1 – Band hotel block. The band has a hotel block with Key West Historic Inns. Book your room in the block using the links below:
- Second Time Arounders Marching Band Group Fitch Lodge
- Second Time Arounders Marching Band Lighthouse Hotel
- – One night deposit is required at booking, the room must be paid in full by January 23, 2025
- – The last day to cancel the room without penalty is January 22 at noon
- – Fees are included in the price listed on the booking link
- -Taxes are not included and will be added on at checkout
Option 2- Choose your own adventure. Key West has plenty of hotels, motels, campgrounds, and naval base accommodations. Rooms are booking out quickly, so book early if you want a room somewhere.
Members are on their own for transportation to Key West. A few options:
Drive (6 hrs 44 mins 410 miles from St. Pete)
Fly to Key West Airport EYW ( Allegiant from St Pete Clearwater Airport PIE) ( American Airlines, Delta, Silver, United from Tampa Airport TPA)
Key West Express Ferry from Ft Meyers (on discount sale right now!)
Flixbus ( from St Pete, Tampa or Orlando)
Can non-band members come too?
Yes! We encourage members to bring tagalongs.
I would like a roommate/carpool buddy/ but don’t have one yet. How do I find one?
To find a roommate ask around at rehearsal or ask in our Facebook Group.
Will there be a concert?
There has been discussion of the Rounders performing a concert at Key West High School. More details will be shared with the group when it becomes available.
What’s the deal with the parade?
Details about the 43rd Annual Conch Republic Independence Celebration Parade are in the process of being confirmed, but we’ve been before so we know the drill.
On the evening of Thursday April 24th, this world-famous, quirky, and colorful parade celebrates the Conch Republic Independence and runs down Duval Street from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, ending at Schooner Wharf Bar, KW Historic Seaport.
